Allen Hatley has done all Texas Ranger researchers a favor by helping explain the origin of this organization. Like most Ranger researchers, I have considered 1823 as the date for the formation of the forerunners of this organization. Unlike most researchers, I have put faith in this date because I am a Tumlinson descendant and have wanted to claim them as the first Texas Rangers. Hatley gives good evidence that this is not true. While that is disappointing, personally, the truth is better than a tale.

The book contains other important information on Austin's Colony which is enlightening. The book is concise, readable, and factual.

Excellent work from this emerging author/historian.

Roy B. Young President Western Outlaw-Lawman History Association

This is a fun book loaded with interesting and weird whimsical domestic devices. The fun is in trying to figure out "what the heck is that!!" This book is loaded with great photos and explanations of domestic devices such as: egg scales, foot warmers, sausage plungers, rug beaters, chimney cleaners, chicken catchers and more. You have a veritable feast of pictorial guessing games in this book. Test your knowledge of artifacts from America's past. It's great fun!!! And educational too. :0)

As the table of contents show (above), Allen's work is detailed and attuned to the life-giving tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy. As an Orthodox under the direction of a Father, I can attest to the reality of such an approach in tangible terms. Whatever tradition you come from, this book will give you insight into our collective tradition and hopefully encourage you to seek out someone with whom you can struggle and grow. "The man who chooses himself has chosen a fool."

Other books of interest in this regard are: "The Orthodox Way" by Bishop Kallistos Ware, "The Psalms", "A different Christianity" by Robin Amis, "Beginning to Pray" by Archbishop Bloom, and Colliander's classic, "The Way of the Ascetics". Pray. As Bishop Ware has said, the devil says 'tomorrow,' The Holy Spirit says, 'Today!'

This book is a collection of contributions from leading scientists in the field of intracellular symbiosis research outlining the present status of endocytobiosis studies on the most important groups of insects. Emphasis is on the results of ex-perimental symbiosis research on the morphology, physiology, and genetics of selected insect groups. Insights provided by the new interdisciplinary research field of endocytobiology is considered in interpreting experimental results of symbiology. Various insect endocytobionts are discussed with regard to their evolutionary development, reflecting the current status of evolution research. Special attention is given to the phylogenetic and systematic classification of endocytobionts. Also discussed in comparison with the similar system of ticks are all endosymbioses found in roaches, termites, ants, cicadas, coccids, aphids, flies, and beetles. So get this book!

This book is geared toward the tee and fairway shots. In referencing proper alignment ,swing plane and how a good swing actually feels one can build a concrete swing foundation.

I have been waiting for such a book for years and finally this is it!!! As a healthcare professional myself, we are often asked about alternative/nutritional therapies by our patients. This book adopts a scientific approach and yet it is easy for most people to understand. I highly recommend it!!!

This book should be required reading for everyone, regardless of field or relationship status. If you encounter a friend, relative, or stranger with something on their mind, this book shows you the steps you can take to help that person find the solutions to their own problems, a skill we all have within us. I use the skills in this book as a psychology student, a parent, and someone in long-term relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. If you can't afford the new copy, find an old one. This book will improve how you connect with others tremendously!

This is an excellent book both for those who need to learn the basics of pre-algebra concepts and for those well into algebra functions.

This book offers a 1-2-3, a-b-c step-by-step approach to learning complex algebraic problems. Excellent for self-study or to assist you in understanding most text book jargon.

Highly recommend.

I am a technical book author and I rarely buy other people's books, unless it is for some business purpose. I bought Allen's book after evaluating it in a book store. While it is true that writing ANY book is hard work, it's clear to me Alan worked very hard because he did a great job. When I bought it, I had just finished writing a study guide for the IIS 3.0 exam. Therefore, I all ready knew a lot about IIS 3.0; I was just so impressed with work, I had to buy it. Thanks! - Kurt Hudson, MCSE, MCT, President, HudLogic, Inc. BTW: Allen and I have never met, nor worked together on any project. My words are based solely on the job he did on his book. Aug 19, 1998

This is another earlier book,1983,but, if it weren't for the lack of cell phones and computers ,it could be taking place right now. Lynne Craig,who does television documentaries, comes home from an assignment to find her husband has committed suicide for unknown reasons. Bereft,she moves to Connecticut and tries to resume her life as a widow. Diana, the woman who narrates her documentaries, and she are trying to get the network to do a show on rape. The producers are fighting this as they do not feel it will generate enough interest and keep assigning lesser pieces to Lynn.She, in the meantime,develops a fondness for John,the young handyman who does work for her,who is writing a novel in his spare time. Their relationship develops into an intimate one, more meaningful for John than for Lynn. She is also involved with an older retired businessman,Ross,and is emotionally torn over her conflicting feelings. The troubles at the network become more involved and Diana's disappearance,just at the crucial time of possibility for their rape show realizing fruition,throws everything into a turmoil.The ultimate resoloution of the situation and Lynne's decision bring a final turning point to this well-written, very engrossing book. Charlotte Vale Allen is never at a loss for a riviting plot. Her characters are always alive and you can love or hate them as much as people you know. This is a wonderful book for now.